Our verdict
The best time to visit Chitral is January-February
In the height of summer, temperatures in Chitral can reach a maximum of 23℃ (73℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as -21℃ (-5℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Chitral, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around August. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Chitral in April – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Chitral. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Chitral seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Chitral as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Chitral is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Chitral
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Chitral for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Chitral climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Chitral for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Chitral in January
- Average temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average high temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average low temperature: -16℃ (4℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in February
- Average temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (6℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in March
- Average temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in April
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in May
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in June
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Chitral in July
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Chitral in August
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Chitral in September
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Chitral in October
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in November
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Chitral in December
- Average temperature: -9℃ (17℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chitral in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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